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# Principal System Software Architect

- **Company:** Corsair Memory
- **Location:** Landshut, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, Architectural Patterns, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, Interoperability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, System Software, Strategies of Testing, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5644158614

## About the Role

* 8+ years of professional software development experience
 * Several years of experience in senior or architectural roles
 * Strong expertise in C/C++ (embedded or hardware-related systems preferred)
 * Experience across embedded software and software application development
 * Solid understanding of hardware interfaces, communication protocols, and performance constraints
 * Experience with modular system design and architectural patterns
 * Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
 * Experience with modern development practices (version control, CI/CD, code reviews, testing strategies)
 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable qualification

## Description

* Define and evolve the system software architecture across embedded firmware, SDKs, and PC applications using Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
 * Design modular interfaces and services that enable scalable device integration and feature development.
 * Drive architectural alignment across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
 * Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops.
 * Define and maintain stable APIs and SDK structures supporting internal and external development.
 * Ensure reliable communication layers between hardware, embedded systems, and PC applications.
 * Solve complex cross-layer system challenges (hardware * firmware * application software).
 * Promote strong architectural practices, documentation standards, and system modeling.
 * Mentor engineers in modular system design, abstraction, and platform thinking.
 * Contribute to the long-term software architecture strategy and technology roadmap.


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